THE OREGON; DAILY JOURNAL, PORTLAND; THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1918.
JURY CONVICTS
lil YflF I RUPFRT
: OF BOND THEFT
Evidence Established That Bank
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Liberty Bonds. -
iVERDICT RETURNED QUICKLY
Testimony of Rupert Refuted by
A. C.; Stubeling, Who Re
ceived Some of Bonds.
Clyde J. (Red) Ruprt was sentenced
by Circuit Judge Belt this afternoon to
one to 3 years in the state penitentiary
at Halemt" His crime was the theft of
tr.nno In IJtun-tv tirfnrl'a nlacfd In his tem-
National ' bank, where prior to his ar
rest he was employed as a trusted
watchman. Judge Belt said he would
have paroled Rupert but for the ac-
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cum a auwnpi 10 suioiu uimnoii uy
throwing the blame upon a dead man.
Kumors mat new aDout tna court
house this morning were that Rupert
was proposing, as a means of gaining
leniency j In federal prosecution, also
pending, to make full restitution of other
bonds which disappeared at the same
time as did the $5000 worth. At a late
hour, however, this restitution had not
been made.
The trial was given a tinge of romance
by the presence in court of Rupert's di
vorced wife, and hints of a remarriage
-before Rupert starts for prison were
freely given.
; Clyde J. (Red) Rupert, ex-police
'aergeint and later a trusted employe
-of the Northwestern National bank,
Vas found guilty of the theft of 15000
Jn Liberty bonds by a jury in Circuit
'Judge Bell's court late Wednesday
night.
: The Jury was out 35 minutes and It
is said a vote for conviction was found
on the first ballot.
Just how or when Rupert stole the
bonds was not disclosed by the evi
dence at the trial.
" Early in "October the Northwestern
.bank received 150 Liberty bonds from
the federal reserve bank at San Fran
cisco. Later, when the bank officials
.were checking up, they found that
$19,000 of these bonds were missing.
These and other bonds were kept on
a small .wheeled table or truck which
could bol moved conveniently about the
building Sand which with Its precious
load was locked up in the vaults at
lght. r '
V-IUiPrt was Dn duty at the bank in
the day time as a sort of special of
ficer and messenger whose duty it
Was to direct people who came into the
banking -office to the proper window
or official.
Bonds I.orated When Sale It Made
The first trace of the missing bonds
- Wam found when If HftvAlnrhari that a I
. u. ha. naa ma lour or intm to
Charlf E. Rumelln of the Ashley &
ftumeltn bank, which In its turn sold
them to the United States National
bank.
r It developed later that' the United
States National bank had purchased
another of the missing bonds from
Oeorge McBrlde. an attorney of this
City, and president of a ship building
corporation.
7 Hix" and McBrlde testified at the trial
that they had purchased the bonds from
Rupert.
j An attempt was made by the prosecu
tion to connect Rupert with the remaind
er of the $19,000 of missing bonds. He
was asked, did he sell A. C. Stubeling
$9006 In bonds. To this question. Rupert
gavo a positive answer In the negative,
denying that he had sold Stubeling 19000
In bonds or bonds In any- amount. - Ho
was asked also If he bad sold bonds to
R. A. Sawver. He denied also baring
sold any bonds to Sawyer. .
Later In the day Stubeling testified
that he had received $9000 in bonds from
Rupert in connection with some mining
deal.
Bapert Karnes Dead Officer
Rupert began his defense by taking
the witness stand In his own behalf
Wednesday after the noon recess. He
said he got the bonds from Bob Phil
lips, the late deputy sheriff who was
shot and killed by an escaped madman
about that time. He said Phillips en
tered the bank several times, first ask
ing him if the bank paid cash for Lib
erty bonds. Rupert testified that he
had ascertained the bank did not. Later
Phillips, according to Rupert, broached
the subject of disposing of certain Lib
erty bonds which he had received from
a German. The German, it seems, had
bought the bonds and wished to get his
money back without attracting unfa
vorable attention, Rupert testified' that
1 Phillips told him. . Rupert did not know
the name of the German, Phillips hav
ing never told him.
Used Bondi to Porch ate Stock
Later during the progress of the sup
posed negotiations between Phillips and
Rupert, the latter arranged to dispose
of the bonds to Rlx. who had some ship
building stock to sell. This arrange
ment was consummated, so Rupert tes
tified, and he got a receipt for the ship
building stock from Rix, but not the
stock certificates. Under cross exam
inatlon Rupert refused to disclose the
present whereabouts of the receipt and
refused to make any further statement
regarding it.
WILLIAMS TALKS OVER
COTS BAY LAND GRANT
WITH STATE OFFICIALS
PHON
COMPANY
Attorney General Says Govern
ment Representative Seeking
Fair Settlement. '
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MUST GIVE BACK
All OVERCHARGES
Residents of Milwaukie and Oak
Grove Secure 50 Per Cent Cut
in Their Rates.
ATTORNEYS ENGAGE IN TILT
Company Lawyer Resents "Being J
Questioned by Member of
City's Legal Bureau.
Salem, Or.. Feb. 21. S. W. "Williams,
special assistant to the attorney gen
eral of the United States, was here
Wednesday, conferring with Attorney
General Brown in relation to data being
prepared for use of the Oregon delega
tlon in congress in resisting the senti
ment in favor of denying to the state of
Oregon any of the proceeds from the
Coos bay wagon road lands, which the
government expects to recover because
of the failure of the wagon road com
pany to comply with the conditions of
the granting act.
While Mr. Williams is representing
the government in the matter, his atti
tude toward Oregon and Coos and Doug
las counties, In which .the grant lands
are located, is one of complete fairness,
said Attorney General Brown, following
the conference.
Attorney General Brown Is sending
word to the county courts of Coos ana
Douglas, suggesting that they- make ar
rangements to confer with Mr. Williams,
who attended all the sessions of the
public lands committee of the lower
house of congress when the Chamber-laln-Sinnott
Coos Bay wagon road grant
bill was under consideration, so they
may obtain a better understanding of
the situation in reference to the pending
bill- . .
Sentiment expressed by the committee
having the bill under consideration was
that if the government paid the back
taxes due on the 93,000 acres of land re
maining in the grant, that should be
enough, while the bill as Introduced pro
vides for 50 per cent of the net pro
ceeds from the lands being apportioned
to Oregon for the benefit of its school,
road and port funds.
You See Them Everywhere
Our made-to-measure suits are walk
ing all about the town. Our plan of
$10 down and $5 a month is very at
tractive. Unique Tailoring company,
309 Stark street, between Fifth and
Sixth streets. (Adv.)
Residents of Milwaukie and Oak Grove
won a signal victory when the Oregon
public service commission ordered a re
duction of 50 per cent In the telephone
rates applying between those cities and
Portland. The old rates were restored.
The victors did not escape entirely un
scathed as result of the conflict, how
ever, because the commission laid a pen-
alty upon telephone gossip. Hereafter
ptnk-tea affairs and neighborhood gos
sip will be paid for at the rate of 5 cents
for each three minutes of time con
sumed. Reimbursement of the patrons who
have been overcharged by the new rate
of the Pacific Telephone & Telegraph
company was also ordered, the rebates
to apply for all overcharges arising
since January 1, when the new schedule
went Into effect. .
Horizontal reduction In tolls affecting
Oregon City and Salem also will be
made by the commission in a few days,
the decision to cut the present rates
having been tentatively agreed upon
Friday.
Incidentally, the injured feelings of
J. D. Xtevens of Sellwood, who com
plained that . he had been overcharged
15 cents for a call from Portland to
Sellwood, will-be taken care of. Stevens
will receive full reimbursement. Another
disgsuntled patron who was made happy
was Ed Olds, a bridge contractor of Oak
Grove. Olds proved that he had been
overcharged five cents on a war tax.
He will get back his nickel.
Commissioner F. (3. Buchtel con
tended sharply for a fair allowance by
the company for fractions of a minute
consumed in telephone conversations.
He claimed that, even: with the mechan
ical devices in use, the company was
bound to make errors which should
count to the advantage of the patron.
Deputy City Attorney Tomllnson ap
peared at the hearing. He got into a
tilt with Attorney Shaw because of the
line of questions asked the counsel,
Tomllnson had admitted that he was
unprepared to handle the case. Attor
ney Shaw declared that "it is an Insult
to the commission to nave a represen
tatlve of the city appear before them
who Is not qualified by study to handle
the issues."
Tomllnson was 'an apt student, how
ever, after he got into the swing of the
arguments.
STUMEZE
ENDS SIX YEARS OF
STOMACH MISERY
"For six years I suffered with catarrh
of the stomach, indigestion, sourness.
gases, headaches, and sometimes felt as
though my stomactt was being eaten up.
I decided to try STUMEZE. In two days
I was feeling relieved of my suffering. I
now have a eodd appetite and can eat
anything I like without suffering in the
least. I ask you who are suffering
from stomach trouble to give this great
remeay a trial ana De maae wen, as I
have been." Howard L. Bolan. 718 N.
Second street, Tacoma, Wash. STUM
EZE is for sale and guaranteed by all
druggists. (Aflv.)
Still ANOTHER FORCEFUL FACT Touching on the Clothing Situation
if
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This From a
Late Issue of a Lead
. ing Trade Magazine:
"Never in the history of the cloth
ing business has there been such a
deartn or materials at reason
able prices as at the present
time, and the prices are
continually ad-
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Broadway sAldei
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STERN FACTS
such as the above confront every buyer of clothes. ' You
can't sidestep them. The condition is a real one. and not
imaginary. What stronger and more helpful suggestion can
I offer to you, men, than to buy
Suits and Overcoats
at my present low upstairs prices while the chance presents
itself.
".$15, $20, $25
HATS
AT UPSTAIRS
LOW PRICES
$2.50 and $3
LrdLr
oinnnn
ORIGINAL UE3TAI RS k CLOTH I
Trade Upstairs
Save Your Dollars
New Woolen Slipon
l! Sweaters
Very Special
$4.50
Beautiful models in the new
sleeveless - slipon sweaters in
the latest Spring colors Tur
quoise', Nile, Corn and Salmon
made in a pretty new, fancy
stitch. Everyone is admiring
these now they're so comfortable to slip on under a coat and they
will be even more popular during the Spring and Summer months.
Third Floor, Llpman, Wolfe & Co.
EXTRA SPECIAL
25
3000 YARDS OF FINE WHITE
MERCERIZED NAINSOOK AT
This cloth comes in an extra fine finish, made of fine combed yarns
soft and lovely. It is the ideal cloth for making fine undergar
ments. Because the price is so exceptional, sale must be limited
to one piece to a customer. 36 inches wide.
-r-Second Floor, Lipman, Wolfe & Co.
CRETONNES & CHINTZES
i
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In a Great Clean-Up Sale at, Yard
5 to 20 yards in these pieces. Good cre
tonnes and pretty art chintzes, suitable for
bedroom draperies, .box covers, fancy bags,
etc. Very special at 39c. yard.
39.
PRO-LINOLEUM SPECIAL AT
43c SQUARE YARD
1000 yards of pro-linoleum for kitchen and bath room
use. This is the most serviceable and practical material for
hard usage. Good, desirable patterns.
Fifth Floor, Lipman, Wolfe & Co.
400 SETS
THItf BLOWN
NEEDLE ETCHED
TUMBLERS
at 48c
Six tumblers to the set in
the proper size for ginger ale
or grape juice. Lovely, thin
blown tumblers with the
daintiest needle etched de
signs. limit 2 sets to
customer-no
phone or c. o. d.
orders None de
livered. Sixth Floor.
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tv nmvT'
lVlEJN O 1 1HD m a
Great Sale at 55c
WOMEN'S
Soft Ca&hmere
STOCKINGS
75c Pair
Fast black or white cash
mere hose with reinforced
heels and toes. Sizes
to 104. Special at 75c pair.
Main Floor,
Lipman, Wolfe & Co.
NEW SPRING PATTERNS
MANY WORTH DOUBLE OR MORE
Another of the famous Lipman, Wolfe & Co. neckwear sales
that are making this department the shopping place of all peo
ple who want GOOD, SMART wearables at low prices.
LARGE, WIDE FLOWING END TIES WITH SLIP
EASY BANDS OF LUSTROUS SILKS, SATINS.
BROCADES, BASKET WEAVES, PERSIANS. DRES
DENS FLOWERED, OMBRE, ORIENTAL AND
OTHER PATTERNS.
See them in the Washington Street window.
95
ANOTHER BIG SHIPMENT OF
NEW SPRING SHIRTS AT. . .
Handsome corded madras and percale shirts, made with soft
or stiff cuffs. Shirts bought last year and consequently sold
at last year's prices! All sizes included!
Main Floor, Just Inside Washington Street
."WHERE YOU SPEND THE LEAST AND GET THE MOST FOR IT
TWO-PANTS
BOYS'
SUITS$3.95
Sizes for boys 6 to 16 years old. And Jhey are
dandies at the price! Included are brown, gray
and green mixtures. All well cut and splendidly
tailored. Every suit has two pairs of pants for
double service!
BOYS' WOOL MIXED
PANTS SPECIAL AT .
89.
Brown or gray wool mixed pants for boys 9 to 17 years
old. All are full lined and well made.
CLEAN-UP OF BOYS'
HATS, FRIDAY AT.
25
Hats and caps in sizes up to Felts, wool felts and
plushes included". While the lot lasts 25c.
Economy Baiement, Lipman, Wolfe & Co.
MEN
SUPERWEIGHT
GARMENTS AT 79c
Men's natural grey merino
shirts and drawers. FAR LESS
THAN PRESENT WHOLESALE
COST AT 79c GARMENT.
HEAVY WEIGHT
FLANNEL SHIRTS $1.95
Men's good weight light and
dark grey flannel overshirts with
military and turn down collars.
All sizes special at 51.95.
MENS WHITE
HANDKERCHIEFS 5c
Fine white cambric cotton
handkerchiefs with quarter inch
hem. Very special at 5c each,
or 6 for 25c.
Economy Basement,. Lipman,
Wolfe & Co.
Charming New Spring
DRESSES-$ 17.50
14
SCRIM SASH
CURTAINS AT
All hemstitched and finished with rod
space ready to hang in kitchen or tath
room.
Economy Basement. Lipman, Wolfe & Co.
New Fancy Yard h 1 CA
Wide SILKS atP -'U
New stripe effects in the best colorings.
Black, white, navy, Copen, gray, tan, etc.
Economy Basement, Lipman, Wolfe & Co.
There's charm and style
and quality in these clever
new Spring Dresses. They
are made of fine serges
and foulards and taffetas
and are ALTOGETH
ER UNUSUAL at $17.50.
PLEATED, EMBROI
DERED AND SMART
APRON FRONT EF
FECTS ARE SHOWN
AS WELL AS TUNIC
SKIRTS, DRAPED
SIDES AND SHAWL
COLLARS. PLAIN
AND FIGURED DE
SIGNS IN ALL THE
MOST WANTED
. COLORS.
Bleached TABLE
DAMASK 75c Yard
Splendid quality of fine mercerized table damask,
full 64 inches wide a variety of patterns.
HEMMED MERCERIZED NAPKINS
in a good assortment. of patterns. All hemmed
and ready to use i
18x18 inch tin SU35
20x20 inch $1.60
22x22 inch aize. . . $2.00
36-INCH PERCALE 22c YARD
A full line of patterns in standard quality. Light,
medium and dark colorings.
TWILL CRASH 1 0c YARD
A splendid toweling for hand towels, rollers and
dish towels. Less than present cost price.
FULL SIZE BED SPREADS $2.25
Splendid quality honeycomb weaves in several
patterns. Hemmed ends.
FULL SIZE COTTO BATTS 60c
Good full comforter-size batts. Just 10 bales of
them in all, to go at this special price.
Economy Basement, Lipman, Wolfe & Co.
GIRLS' FINE COTTON
STOCKINGS AT 17c
Fine- ribbed cotton hose in the famous WONDER
brand. White only with strong heels and toes.
Sizes 5 to 10. 17c pair, or 3 pairs for 50c.
WOMEN'S WHITE OR
BLACK STOCKINGS 25c
Women's seamless stockings in fast black or
white, with deep ribbed garter top. All sizes.
WOMEN'S SEAMLESS
CASHMERE HOSE 35c
Good seamless cashmere stockings in fast black
only. All sizes with plain or ribbed tops.
INFANTS' CASHMERE
STOCKINGS AT 35c
Made of fine quality white wool cashmere in all
sizes.
UNDERWEAR at SAVINGS
, CHILDREN'S FLEECED
RIBBED VESTS AT 39c
Vests or pantalettes fleece ribbed. Sizes 2 to
10 ;39c. Sizes 12 to 16 45 c.
women's swiss ribbed
Vests, all sizes, at isc
Made of good quality full length in regular
and extra sizes.
WOMEN'S MEDIUM OR
HEAVY UNION SUITS 98c
Medium weight cotton or heavy weight fleeced
union suits in all the wanted styles knee or ankle
length. All sizes. 98c to $1.25.
Economy Basement, Lipman, Wolfe & Co.
Girls
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Economy Basement, Lipman, Wolfe & Co.
New Wash Dresses
Sizes 7 to 14
Special 98c
Four pretty styles in plaid and stripe
gingham and chambray in pink, blue
and green effects.
COAT
MIDDIES.
98.
Made of white jean, trimmed with
stripes or colored bands. Full belted
with large collars and pockets. , Sizes
VZ years to 44 bust.
Billie Burke House Dresses $1.69
. In ginghams and percales in plain colors, stripes or plaids.
Straight styles, with yokes or box pleats.
APRON DRESSES 69c
Elastic waist styles and other styles in pretty percales fin
ished in piping and banding.
OUTING FLANNEL GOWNS 79c
Striped outing flannel night gowns in double yoke, collar
less effect. Long sleeves.
FLANNELETTE NIGHT GOWNS 83c
All white, extra quality stripe gowns with double yokes,
trimmed with braid or hemstitching. Very special at 83c.
Economy Basement, Lipman, Wolfe & Co.
MAYTAG WASHING
MACHINES $5 DOWN
$5 A MONTH.
OFFICIAL RED CROSS
PICTORIAL REVIEW
PATTERNS
Second Floor
. c Merchancliae cfcJ
Merit OrJy
Basement.
Open Saturday Until 8 P.M.